The inaugural Durham FRINGE Festival brings more than 50 Durham-based artists to more than 20 Downtown Durham venues over 10 days. The festival includes both ticketed events and free events. Carolina Theatre created and presents the festival, but performances and installations will take place throughout Downtown Durham rather than inside the Carolina Theatre. The festival features visual art … [Read more...] about Durham Fringe Festival Oct. 30 to Nov. 8
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Theater on the Greenway: The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit at Dix Park Oct. 11
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Raleigh’s Greenway with Peter Rabbit and friends! Seed Art Share will present The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit on Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at The Grove at Dorothea Dix Park, Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. In the case of inclement weather the performance will move indoors to the Visitor Center, 830 Umstead … [Read more...] about Theater on the Greenway: The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit at Dix Park Oct. 11
Raleigh Little Theatre Costume Sale rescheduled to Oct. 17
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a costume sale on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will take place in the Stephenson Amphitheatre parking lot. This is a rescheduled date due to the weather expected on Oct. 10. Take advantage of great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories from Raleigh … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre Costume Sale rescheduled to Oct. 17
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE and parking is $10. Hum Sub Diwali is the largest Diwali celebration in the Triangle. What You Can Expect Festival Schedule … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
King Lear Was Never Here — all-woman performance in Carrboro
Muse Gallery, 201 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting two performances of King Lear Was Never Here on October 24 and 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. Tickets are a sliding scale, with a suggested donation of $20. Experience “King Lear” like you’ve never seen it… featuring only his daughters. This 45 minute play has King Lear played by a hulking tech monolith who speaks only in an … [Read more...] about King Lear Was Never Here — all-woman performance in Carrboro
Vault Theatre Presents: The Little Engine That Could
Vault Theatre presents The Little Engine That Could at 4221 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina, at the following dates and times: Tickets are $8. Purchase here. Each performance lasts 30 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes of free time. When the biggest engines can’t make the journey, one small engine has a big task ahead. In this playful, immersive reimagining of the beloved story, … [Read more...] about Vault Theatre Presents: The Little Engine That Could
Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 12, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Festival Features Show Schedule Arts Market Booths Food … [Read more...] about Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Scrap Exchange celebrates 35rd birthday at Third Friday at CCB Plaza Aug. 21
The Scrap Exchange is celebrating its 35th anniversary at Third Friday Durham on August 21, 2026. There will be lots of festivities at CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Scrap Exchange’s beloved blue mascot, brought to life by Jeghetto’s Entertainment (Tarish Pipkins) will be there, with live music from Emma Jane and also DJ MARRS spinning … [Read more...] about Scrap Exchange celebrates 35rd birthday at Third Friday at CCB Plaza Aug. 21
Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! At Carrboro Town Commons August 1
Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare is a 20-minute family-friendly musical romp through your favorite Shakespeare plays. All the actors are dressed as clowns! It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, during the Carrboro Really Really Free Market. Performances will be at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The show is FREE and is presented to … [Read more...] about Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! At Carrboro Town Commons August 1
Switch Theatre Co. presents Pirates! A Boy at Sea with pay-what-you-can shows
Switch Theatre Co. is presenting Pirates! A Boy at Sea. This production is a swashbuckling adventure about the meaning of family. The play will be performed July 18 and 19, 2926, at Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will then be performed July 24 and 25, 2026, at The River Church, 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets for the Raleigh … [Read more...] about Switch Theatre Co. presents Pirates! A Boy at Sea with pay-what-you-can shows
